How far is Blue Mound, IL from Springfield, IL?

The driving distance from Blue Mound, IL to Springfield, IL is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.28 mi
00h 44m
Flight
28.51 mi
45.89 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.51 mi
Kilometers
45.89 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.28 mi
Kilometers
63.21 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Sat, Apr 18, 3:30 AM CDT
Return by in Blue Mound
Sat, Apr 18, 4:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blue Mound
2026-04-18T02:45
Arrive Springfield
Sat, Apr 18, 3:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Blue Mound
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Edinburg
IL

Village in Illinois, United States

From Blue Mound
20.8 mi
00h 22m
To Springfield
18.5 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 21 mph WSW
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Blue Mound and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blue Mound and Springfield.

  1. 1

    Start on North Railroad Avenue

    1.3 mi · 1 min · North Railroad Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on County Road 2080 E

    11.8 mi · 14 min · County Road 2080 E

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Water Street

    845 ft · 11 sec · Water Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Park Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · East Park Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Webster Street

    2286 ft · 33 sec · North Webster Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Springfield Road

    15.7 mi · 19 min · West Springfield Road

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Clear Lake Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Clear Lake Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on East Jefferson Street

    2261 ft · 1 min · East Jefferson Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North 7th Street

    124 m · 19 sec · North 7th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    768 ft · 24 sec · East Washington Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blue Mound and Springfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Springfield Road
23.4 mi · 60%
County Road 2080 E
11.8 mi · 30%
Clear Lake Avenue
1.77 mi · 5%
North Railroad Avenue
1.29 mi · 3%
East Park Street
1.07 mi · 3%
North Webster Street
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Springfield Road

Continue on West Springfield Road

15.7 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
28.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edinburg
00h 22m from Blue Mound
Leave By
7:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Blue Mound and Chance Rain Showers near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blue Mound to Springfield?

The road trip is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Edinburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Blue Mound and 18.5 miles from Springfield.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.24 one way or $10.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Blue Mound and Chance Rain Showers near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Edinburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Edinburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Edinburg.

RAIL

Springfield station

28 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Lincoln

55 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

60 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Mattoon station

89 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blue Mound and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 28.51 mi (45.89 km).

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#1 Blue Mound

Village in Macon County, Illinois

Population1,065
Coordinates39.7011500, -89.1231400
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The capital of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County.

Population113,671
Coordinates39.8017200, -89.6437100
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: N Railroad Ave (-89.123034, 39.701071)
End: East Washington Street (-89.643712, 39.801639)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.25 L · about $5.24
Round trip
$10.48
2.78 gal · 10.5 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.24 $10.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.91 $11.82
Premium $4.65 $6.47 $12.94
Diesel $5.30 $7.37 $14.75

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Blue Mound and Springfield. The current time is 02:45:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.